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Family Resemblance

The family resemblance is striking.  Sure, this adorable little girl with her clear blue eyes and incredible natural blonde mohawk is the spitting image of her mom, but she's also the spitting image of her grandma and great-grandmother.  Not just in looks, either. 
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On December 1, 2022
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Sweet 16

You know what a golden birthday is? It's when your age matches the day you were born. This beauty turned 16 on the 16th, making it her SWEET golden birthday. Of course we started her Sweet 16 session at my favorite bakery - @sweetpaigescakes!
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On September 10, 2022
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A Super Family

People who spend any time with me at all know that I have 30 ideas in my head at any one time.  This one started as I was helping my friend, Sarah, rethink her web site and social media content.  It happened that she had been contracted to create a cosplay costume of Scarlett Witch […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On July 28, 2022
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Regather

I thought this might be a scam, but it turned out to be a boatload of fun and a blessing to help this family regather.
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On April 16, 2022
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They Got What it Takes

As a photographer and graphic designer, I like to design things – to find things that go well together and make them outstanding.  Even around my house I find myself going around to see what I already have and how I can find a better place for it.  Every once in a while, I do […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On October 23, 2020
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Class of COVID19

Class of COVID19... I mean Class of 2021... Here we go!!!!!
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On September 11, 2020
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Tis the Season!

What better time of the year to have a maternity session than during the season all about the most famous pregnancy of all?!  And what better place to have the maternity session than in a greenhouse nursery!  After all, it is the time when you’re preparing for the baby and getting things ready in the… […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On December 24, 2019
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Christmas Ideas from Around the World

Thanksgiving weekend tends to be the kick-off for Christmas traditions.  This year we were in Grand Rapids, MI at my sister’s house, so we got to enjoy the Christmas tradition at Meijer Gardens – Christmas and Holiday Traditions from Around the World.  Having worked on a very international team when we lived overseas, I, of […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On December 10, 2019
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3 Pro Tips for Thanksgiving Photos

It’s the week of Thanksgiving!!!!  Since you’ll be gathered already and have smart phones with fancy-shmancy portrait modes, I thought I’d throw out a few pro tips to make the most of the family photos that will inevitably take place this week.  Then you can post your photos with pride and not find yourself wishing […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On November 26, 2019
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Maintain Good Will

All the fun begins with the planning sessions I have with clients before the portrait sessions.  They usually start out polite, with a lot of I-don’t-know’s and not-interested-in-much’s. With just a little patience and digging around, personalities and interests do start to pop out.  What I’ve learned is that we are so fascinated (sometimes intimidated) […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On November 4, 2019
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Merry Adult-ing!

Ah, the victory of successful adulthood – having your stuff together enough to be able to send out a family Christmas card (no matter what your family looks like)!  I’m so glad I was able to help with this one! My neighborhood association had a block party back in September, so I threw in a […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On October 22, 2019
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